Legal challenges, unclear rules and costly implementation leave counties uncertain when or if tax relief will take effect.
The rules vary widely from state to state, and they do little to prevent policymakers from pushing costs into the future unsustainably. A couple of states are trying to take a longer-term view.
The 2028 Games are approaching fast; not everyone thinks L.A. can get through hosting financially unscathed.
A growing number of states are considering digital assets, even as public finance experts remain skeptical.
States are investing millions in system upgrades tied to new work requirements.
It’s not easy to figure out the exact cost of a service a city or county provides, but it’s worth the effort to get the most out of every public dollar spent.
New estimates show migration patterns favoring less densely populated areas, while most U.S. counties experience slowing growth.
States’ overall fiscal cushions are quickly eroding, leaving states with fewer resources to address widespread current and projected budget imbalances.
Retirees and childless newcomers are driving the state's population gains, leaving districts to manage declining per-pupil funding with the same fixed costs.
Some legislators questioned whether school districts should be responsible for providing certain services to students with disabilities.
If abruptly changing federal policy becomes a recurring feature, state and local governments will need to adjust how they govern, not just how they budget.
Republican-led proposals aim to reduce income taxes but may shift more of the tax burden onto lower earners through expanded sales taxes.
It’s more important than ever for state and local governments to get strategic about managing federal grants. Without better capacity and coordination, they risk missing opportunities.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the changes would help close a $3 billion deficit without raising taxes on residents. The state’s business leaders feel betrayed.
A group of tech leaders has put $35 million into initiatives aimed at stopping or weakening a proposed 5 percent tax on residents with more than $1 billion in wealth.
A new analysis finds a proposed statewide rent cap could reduce property values and erode local tax revenue.
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